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| Hendecagram | |
|---|---|
 The four regular hendecagrams | |
| Edges and vertices | 11 |
| Schläfli symbol | {11/2}, {11/3} {11/4}, {11/5} |
| Coxeter–Dynkin diagrams |      ,   ,  |
| Symmetry group | Dih11, order 22 |
| Internal angle (degrees) | ≈114.545° {11/2} ≈81.8182° {11/3} ≈49.0909° {11/4} ≈16.3636° {11/5} |
In geometry, a hendecagram (also endecagram or endekagram) is a star polygon that has eleven vertices.
The name hendecagram combines a Greek numeral prefix, hendeca-, with the Greek suffix -gram. The hendeca- prefix derives from Greek ἕνδεκα (ἕν + δέκα, one + ten) meaning "eleven". The -gram suffix derives from γραμμῆς (grammēs) meaning a line.[1]
Regular hendecagrams
[edit]There are four regular hendecagrams,[2] which can be described by the notation {11/2}, {11/3}, {11/4}, and {11/5}; in this notation, the number after the slash indicates the number of steps between pairs of points that are connected by edges. These same four forms can also be considered as stellations of a regular hendecagon.[3]
Since 11 is prime, all hendecagrams are star polygons and not compound figures.
Construction
[edit]As with all odd regular polygons and star polygons whose orders are not products of distinct Fermat primes, the regular hendecagrams cannot be constructed with compass and straightedge.[4] However, Hilton & Pedersen (1986) describe folding patterns for making the hendecagrams {11/3}, {11/4}, and {11/5} out of strips of paper.[5]
Applications
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Prisms over the hendecagrams {11/3} and {11/4} may be used to approximate the shape of DNA molecules.[6]
Fort Wood, now the base of the Statue of Liberty in New York City, is a star fort in the form of an irregular 11-point star.[7]
The Topkapı Scroll contains images of an 11-pointed star Girih form used in Islamic art. The star in this scroll is not one of the regular forms of the hendecagram, but instead uses lines that connect the vertices of a hendecagon to nearly-opposite midpoints of the hendecagon's edges.[8] 11-pointed star Girih patterns are also used on the exterior of the Momine Khatun Mausoleum; Eric Broug writes that its pattern "can be considered a high point in Islamic geometric design".[9]
An 11-point star-shaped cross-section was used in the Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster, for the core of the forward section of the rocket (the hollow space within which the fuel burns). This design provided more surface area and greater thrust in the earlier part of a launch, and a slower burn rate and reduced thrust after the points of the star were burned away, at approximately the same time as the rocket passed the sound barrier.[10]
See also
[edit]References
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- ^ Liddell, Henry George; Scott, Robert (1940), A Greek-English Lexicon: γραμμή, Oxford: Clarendon Press
- ^ O'Daffer, Phares G.; Clemens, Stanley R. (1976), Geometry: an investigative approach, Addison-Wesley, Exercise 7, p. 62, ISBN 9780201054200.
- ^ Agricola, Ilka; Friedrich, Thomas (2008), Elementary Geometry, Student mathematical library, vol. 43, American Mathematical Society, p. 96, ISBN 9780821890677.
- ^ Carstensen, Celine; Fine, Benjamin; Rosenberger, Gerhard (2011), Abstract Algebra: Applications to Galois Theory, Algebraic Geometry, and Cryptography, Sigma series in pure mathematics, vol. 11, Walter de Gruyter, p. 88, ISBN 9783110250084,
On the other hand a regular 11-gon is not constructible.
- ^ Hilton, Peter; Pedersen, Jean (1986), "Symmetry in mathematics", Computers & Mathematics with Applications, 12 (1–2): 315–328, doi:10.1016/0898-1221(86)90157-4, MR 0838152
- ^ Janner, Aloysio (June 2001), "DNA enclosing forms from scaled growth forms of snow crystals", Crystal Engineering, 4 (2–3): 119–129, Bibcode:2001CrEng...4..119J, doi:10.1016/S1463-0184(01)00005-3
- ^ Adams, Arthur G. (1996), The Hudson River Guidebook, Fordham Univ Press, p. 66, ISBN 9780823216796.
- ^ Bodner, B. Lynn (2009), "The eleven–pointed star polygon design of the Topkapı Scroll", Bridges 2009: Mathematics, Music, Art, Architecture, Culture (PDF), pp. 147–154.
- ^ Broug, Eric (2013), Islamic Geometric Design, Thames & Hudson, p. 182
- ^ Angelo, Joseph A. (2009), Encyclopedia of Space and Astronomy, Infobase Publishing, p. 511, ISBN 9781438110189.
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Definition and Notation
Etymology and Terminology
The term hendecagram derives from the Greek prefix hendeca-, meaning "eleven," combined with the suffix -gram, from gramma, denoting "line" or "drawing."[4] Alternative spellings include endecagram and endekagram, reflecting variations in transliteration from the original Greek.[5] In contrast to the convex hendecagon, which forms a simple regular polygon with eleven sides, the hendecagram constitutes a non-convex star polygon characterized by eleven vertices connected by intersecting line segments.[2]Schläfli Symbol and Classification
The Schläfli symbol provides a concise notation for classifying regular polygons and star polygons, denoted as {n/k}, where represents the number of vertices and is the integer step or density factor that determines the connectivity pattern by linking every -th vertex in sequence around a circle. For star polygons, must be coprime to (i.e., ) and satisfy to ensure a single, connected component without degeneracy. The Schläfli symbol was introduced by Ludwig Schläfli in the mid-19th century and later systematized by H.S.M. Coxeter for regular figures, capturing both convex and non-convex forms.[6][7] For hendecagrams, , yielding four distinct regular star polygons since 11 is prime and thus coprime to all integers from 2 to 5. These are classified as {11/2}, {11/3}, {11/4}, and {11/5}, with {11/1} corresponding to the convex hendecagon and {11/6} equivalent to {11/5} by rotational symmetry (as connecting every 6th vertex mirrors connecting every 5th in the opposite direction). The symbols distinguish the increasing complexity of intersections: {11/2} is the small hendecagram, {11/3} the medium (or medial) hendecagram, {11/4} the great hendecagram, and {11/5} the grand hendecagram.[7][8][2][9][10] The density, also known as the winding number, quantifies the "starriness" of the figure and equals in {n/k}; it measures how many times the polygon's boundary winds around the center or, equivalently, the number of edges crossed by a ray from an interior point to infinity. For the hendecagrams, the densities are thus 2 for {11/2}, 3 for {11/3}, 4 for {11/4}, and 5 for {11/5}, reflecting progressively denser interior intersections.[7]Properties
Geometric Characteristics
A regular hendecagram, denoted by the Schläfli symbol {11/k} for integers k=2, 3, 4, or 5, is constructed by selecting 11 equally spaced points on a circle—corresponding to the vertices of a regular hendecagon—and connecting every k-th point in sequence to form a closed polygonal path.[7] This process generates a non-convex star figure characterized by edges that intersect within the interior, creating a distinctive spiky appearance distinct from the convex hendecagon.[7] Each such {11/k} traces a single continuous loop around the center, with the density of intersections increasing as k varies from 2 to 5.[11] Topologically, a regular hendecagram maintains the fundamental structure of a unicursal figure with 11 vertices and 11 edges, forming a single bounded interior region amid the intersecting segments.[11] Due to its regular construction from the symmetric vertex set of the hendecagon, the figure is isogonal, meaning all vertices are congruent and feature identical local configurations of incident edges.[7] The four regular hendecagrams {11/2}, {11/3}, {11/4}, and {11/5} represent the complete set of proper stellations of the regular hendecagon, obtained by extending the sides of the convex 11-gon until they meet again to form these star configurations; specifically, they correspond to the first, second, third, and fourth stellation stages, respectively.[12] Unlike star polygons for composite numbers of sides, where certain {n/k} may decompose into regular compounds of multiple identical or distinct components, no regular compounds of hendecagrams exist because 11 is prime, ensuring each {11/k} remains an irreducible single-component star.[7]Internal Angles and Density
The interior angle of a regular star polygon {n/k}, where n is the number of vertices and k is the density, is given by the formula .[13] For the hendecagrams, this yields specific values: approximately 114.545° for {11/2}, 81.818° for {11/3}, 49.091° for {11/4}, and 16.364° for {11/5}.[13] These angles decrease with increasing k, reflecting the progressively sharper turns at each vertex as the polygon becomes more intersected. The density k of a regular star polygon {n/k} measures the number of times its boundary winds around the center before closing, with each traversal enclosing a region that contributes to the overall interior.[7] For the hendecagrams {11/k} (where k=2,3,4,5 and gcd(11,k)=1), higher density values result in more windings—up to five for {11/5}—leading to denser intersections and a more fragmented enclosure of the interior space compared to lower-density forms like {11/2}.[7] This winding property distinguishes star polygons from convex ones, where density is 1 and the interior is simply connected without self-overlaps. The vertex figure of a regular hendecagram, considered as the configuration at a single vertex connecting to the other ten, forms an 11-gon whose side lengths and diagonals exhibit ratios analogous to the golden ratio in pentagons but specific to base-11 geometry, derived from sums of 11th roots of unity scaled to unit side length.[14] These ratios, involving expressions like the real parts of where , govern the relative proportions of chords spanning different step sizes from the vertex, providing a algebraic foundation for the figure's equiangularity despite its star form.[14]Construction
Limitations with Classical Tools
The construction of a regular hendecagon, or 11-gon, using only a compass and straightedge is impossible because 11 is a prime number that is not a Fermat prime, necessitating the solution of an irreducible cyclotomic polynomial of degree 10 over the rationals, which cannot be achieved through quadratic field extensions permitted by these tools.[15] This limitation extends directly to regular hendecagrams—the star polygons {11/2}, {11/3}, {11/4}, and {11/5}—as their vertices coincide with those of the regular 11-gon, making exact construction equally unattainable. The Gauss–Wantzel theorem formally establishes this barrier, stating that a regular n-gon is constructible with compass and straightedge if and only if n = 2*k ⋅ p1 ⋅ ... ⋅ p*t, where k ≥ 0 and the p*i are distinct Fermat primes of the form 22*j + 1.[15] The known Fermat primes are 3, 5, 17, 257, and 65537; since 11 is excluded from this list and cannot be factored into such primes, no regular 11-sided figure falls within the constructible class.[15] This theorem, with Gauss providing the sufficient condition in 1801 and Wantzel proving the necessity in 1837, underscores the algebraic constraints inherent in classical geometry.[15] Historically, efforts to construct a regular 11-gon predated the theorem's resolution, with Renaissance artist and mathematician Albrecht Dürer attempting such a figure in his 1525 treatise Underweysung der Messung mit dem Zirckel und Richtscheyt.[16] Dürer's method yielded only an approximation, using a side length of 0.5625 units (versus the exact ≈0.5635), as he explicitly described it as a practical but non-demonstrative approach unsuitable for exact geometric proof.[16] These early attempts, including Dürer's, ultimately failed to achieve precision due to the underlying theoretical impossibility, a realization confirmed only later through the Gauss–Wantzel framework.[16]Alternative Methods
One practical alternative to classical construction involves paper-folding techniques, particularly origami-inspired methods that approximate the angles required for hendecagrams. Hilton and Pedersen describe folding patterns using strips of paper to create the star polygons {11/3}, {11/4}, and {11/5}, where sequential creases align points to form the density-specific intersections through iterative angle approximations derived from number-theoretic considerations.[17] These methods leverage the flexibility of paper to achieve precise divisions not possible with rigid tools, resulting in scalable models suitable for visualization. Another approach uses trigonometric tools for approximate construction, starting with a circle and marking vertices at intervals of the central angle using a protractor, then connecting every -th point (where ) to form the respective {11/k} hendecagram. This method provides a straightforward way to draw the figure on paper or digitally, with the approximation accuracy depending on the protractor's precision, and is commonly applied in educational settings for illustrating star polygon geometry. For exact representations, coordinate geometry places the 11 vertices on the unit circle at positions for to , with connections between every -th vertex yielding the {11/k} hendecagram; the coordinates derive from solutions to the 11th cyclotomic polynomial , providing algebraic expressions for the real and imaginary parts of the primitive 11th roots of unity. This formulation enables computational rendering in software, where the irrational angles are handled numerically or symbolically for applications requiring precise vertex data.Symmetry
Rotational Symmetry
The rotational symmetries of a regular hendecagram, denoted as {11/k} for integers k coprime to 11 (specifically k=2,3,4,5), are described by the cyclic group of order 11. This group is generated by a fundamental rotation of about the center of the figure, with the full set of rotations comprising multiples of this angle up to .[7] These rotations act transitively on the 11 vertices, cycling them through a single orbit while mapping the entire star polygon onto itself. Due to the regularity of the hendecagram, each rotation preserves the connections between vertices, ensuring that the edge structure remains invariant under the group action. This uniformity holds across all distinct regular hendecagrams {11/k}, as the prime nature of 11 ensures that no proper subgroups divide the rotational order for k coprime to 11.[7] In visualization, the rotational symmetries manifest as successive overlays of the figure upon itself without mirroring, where each application of the generator rotation shifts every vertex to the position of the next. This contrasts with simpler star polygons like the pentagram {5/2}, which exhibits rotational symmetry of order 5 via rotations of . The rotational subgroup forms the index-2 subgroup of the full dihedral symmetry group .[7]Reflection Symmetries
The full symmetry group of a regular hendecagram {11/k}, for k = 2, 3, 4, or 5, is the dihedral group of order 22, consisting of the 11 rotational symmetries and 11 reflection symmetries that map the figure onto itself.[7] This group integrates the cyclic rotational subgroup of order 11 with the reflections to form the complete dihedral structure.[18] The 11 reflection symmetries are realized through axes that each pass through the center of the hendecagram and one of its 11 vertices, reflecting the figure across these lines.[18] Since 11 is odd, no axis aligns with opposite vertices or sides; instead, each axis connects a vertex to the midpoint of the "opposite" edge segment in the star's compound path. These reflections swap pairs of edge segments symmetrically, preserving the overall connectivity and intersection points of the star polygon.[7] All four regular hendecagrams {11/k} share this identical dihedral symmetry group , regardless of the density (which varies from 2 to 5 depending on k).[7] The reflections maintain the isogonal nature of these figures, ensuring that the symmetry operations act transitively on the vertices, treating all 11 points equivalently despite differences in edge traversal and intersection patterns.[7]Applications
In Architecture and Art
In Islamic art, hendecagrams, particularly the {11/3} and {11/4} forms, appear as motifs in intricate tilework and architectural decorations, often evoking themes of infinity and divine unity through their repetitive, interlocking patterns. These star polygons are featured in historical design manuals like the 15th- or 16th-century Topkapı Scroll, which includes a rare sketch of an 11-pointed star polygon intended for ornamental and structural applications in mosques and mausoleums.[19] A notable example is the Momine Khatun Mausoleum in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan (built 1186 CE), where 11-pointed star girih patterns adorn the exterior, demonstrating advanced geometric complexity that symbolizes the boundless nature of the divine in Seljuk-era craftsmanship. Eric Broug describes this pattern as a "high point" of Islamic geometric achievement, highlighting its role in creating harmonious, infinite visual fields. In Western historical architecture, hendecagrams have been incorporated for both aesthetic and defensive purposes. The base of the Statue of Liberty, constructed on the remnants of Fort Wood (constructed 1808–1811), features an 11-pointed star fortification design that approximates the {11/4} hendecagram, chosen by French engineers for its symmetrical strength and visual appeal in coastal defenses.[3] This star-shaped pedestal, with its 11 bastions, enhances the monument's grandeur while echoing 19th-century military aesthetics, as the fort was integrated into the statue's pedestal during its construction in the 1880s.[3] Hendecagrams hold symbolic significance in Sufi traditions, representing spiritual ascent and the soul's journey toward enlightenment through their complex, ascending point structures. In Persian Sufi architecture, such as the tomb of Shah Nematollah Vali in Mahan, Iran (15th century), the blue-tiled dome incorporates 11-pointed stars among other polygonal motifs, rare in Islamic geometric art and interpreted as emblematic of the mystic's path to divine union.[20] These elements underscore the hendecagram's role in Sufi iconography as a metaphor for transcending material bounds, aligning with the order's emphasis on inner spiritual progression.[20]In Science and Engineering
Hendecagrams appear in the study of rogue waves within nonlinear physics, particularly through solutions to the nonlinear Schrödinger equation (NLSE), which models phenomena such as optical solitons, deep-water waves, and Bose-Einstein condensates. Higher-order rational solutions of the NLSE can form intricate spatiotemporal patterns classified as "hendecagrams," where an order-18 hendecagram, for instance, features a central third-order rogue-wave peak surrounded by 15 concentric rings containing 11 elementary peaks each, illustrating the hierarchical structure of these extreme wave events. This classification aids in understanding the fundamental mechanisms of rogue wave formation and their potential impacts in applied fields like fiber optics and ocean engineering.[21] In electromagnetic engineering, hendecagrams serve as templates for designing star-shaped invisibility cloaks via transformation optics, where the {11/5} hendecagram configuration enables anisotropic metamaterials to bend light around objects, reducing scattering cross-sections. Numerical simulations using finite-element methods demonstrate that such stellated cloaks, including the hendecagram variant, achieve near-perfect cloaking in two dimensions, though forward scattering increases with the number of points compared to simpler polygonal designs. These structures have implications for stealth technology, advanced radar systems, and photonic devices, building on foundational work in metamaterial cloaking. The pedestal of the Statue of Liberty exemplifies hendecagram geometry in civil and structural engineering, as it incorporates the remnants of Fort Wood, an 11-pointed star fort constructed in 1808–1811 to defend New York Harbor. The irregular hendecagram base, with each point forming a bastion for artillery placement, provided optimal defensive angles while supporting the 225-ton statue through a network of iron beams and concrete reinforcements engineered by Gustave Eiffel. This design ensured stability against wind loads and seismic activity, demonstrating the practical integration of polygonal geometry in 19th-century military and monumental engineering.References
- https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/hendecagram
- https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/hendeca-